| January 1st |
New Year's Day |
(Celebrating the New Year) |
| 2nd Monday in January |
Coming of Age Day |
(People who have turned 20 are recognized as adults in Civic Ceremonies
and encouraged to live independently) |
| February 11th |
National Foundation Day
|
(Celebrating the mythical birth of the Nation) |
March 21st
(Moveable) |
Spring Equinox |
(A day to admire nature and cherish creatures) |
| April 29th |
Greenery Day
(Arbor Day) |
(Giving thanks for the benefit of nature as well as enjoying it and growing
broad minded) |
| May 3rd |
Constitution Memorial Day |
(Celebrating the founding of the post-war constitution) |
| May 4th |
Public Holiday |
(A holiday bridging two holidays to make serial holidays from May 3 to
May 5) |
| May 5th |
Children's Day |
(A day to celebrate and pray for the safety and health of children) |
| July 20th |
Marine Day |
(Giving thanks for the benefit of the sea and praying for the prosperity
of Japan surrounded by the sea)
|
| September 15th |
Respect for the Aged Day |
(A day to respect the aged who contributed to the society for a long time
and to pray for their long life) |
September 23rd
(Moveable) |
Autumnal Equinox |
(Paying respects to one’s ancestors and remembering people who passed
away) |
| 2nd Monday in October |
Sports Day |
(A day to enjoy sports and foster a healthy body and soul) |
| November 3rd |
Culture Day |
(Loving freedom and peace and promoting Cultural activities) |
| November 23rd |
Labor Thanksgiving Day |
(Giving thanks for labor production and peoples) |
| December 23rd |
Emperor's Birthday |
(Celebrating the Emperor’s birthday) |
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